Detective Investigation Game – Ages 8-10

The Mysterious Case of the Stolen Cake

My name is J.L. Colombo, Director of the famous Find-It-All Detective Agency. We are looking for the most talented detectives in the world, and it seems that this is exactly what you want to become…

 

Here is an investigation that will allow us to determine whether you possess all the skills and qualities of a professional detective: patience, action, attention, logic, listening, observation, discretion and deduction. Challenges await you. We will observe you closely and then decide whether you truly deserve to earn the Professional Detective badge!

 

Ready for the investigation “The Mysterious Case of the Stolen Cake”? Then open your case files and follow the instructions!

In this detective investigation game for ages 8–10, children analyse clues, solve riddles and complete challenges to recover the stolen birthday cake and identify the culprit. Set in a realistic detective universe, young investigators must work together, observe carefully and use logic, reasoning and deduction to solve the case like true professional detectives.

What Makes This Kit Special

• Complete investigator case file
• Decoding tool
• Numerous decoration items and costume accessories
• “Did You Know?” fact sheet with fun anecdotes about detectives

Booklets & Goodies

1. 1 advice booklet with all the tips you need to successfully organise your treasure hunt
2. 1 instruction booklet explaining in detail each step of the preparation process and how the game unfolds
3. 1 arts, crafts and cooking booklet showing how to prepare all party-related activities
4. 1 booklet containing all printable game elements (riddles, challenges, hiding spots, invitations, decorations, etc.)
5. 1 booklet with an EXPRESS version of the treasure hunt, allowing you to prepare the essentials in less than one hour
6. 1 MP3 sound file to be used during a challenge

Items Included in the Investigation Game Kit

• Original double-sided invitations with matching envelopes
• Scenario letters with matching envelopes
• Investigator case file to assemble
• Suspect photos to display
• Witness photos to display
• Double-sided detective ID card
• Investigation notebook to complete
• “Did You Know?” fact sheet with fun anecdotes about detectives
• Diplomas
• Detective badges
• 8 recorded animal sounds
• 92 hiding place parchments
• 7 riddle and challenge parchments with game items
• 1 cryptographer to assemble
• 2 cake recipes
• 2 cake stencils
• 3 cake decoration elements (characters and magnifying glass)
• Fake magnifying glasses, glasses, beards, moustaches, eyebrows and lips
• Decoration elements: fingerprints, footprints, “crime scene” tape, detective agency sign
• DIY camera to assemble
• Decorations for straws and glasses
• Table name cards
• 2 types of sweet boxes to assemble
• Table pennants
• Garlands

Materials Required to Prepare the Investigation Game

Everything needed for decorations and accessories is included in the kit. To prepare the treasure hunt, you only need a printer, paper and basic household supplies such as scissors, glue, pens, felt-tip pens, thumbtacks and string.

• After placing your order and once the payment has been approved (approval is immediate with PayPal or credit card), you will receive an email containing the download link for your kit.
• The kit includes five PDF files. If you do not already have PDF reader software, you can download a free viewer such as Adobe Reader.
• To ensure a quick and easy download, the files are provided in a compressed ZIP folder. If you don’t have unzipping software, you can download one for free, for example from 7-Zip.
• You can download all documents as many times as you wish within three months of your purchase. We recommend saving a backup copy on your computer.